Foothills Elementary vs Mountain Meadow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
470 students
Mountain Meadow Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
443 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Buckley, Washington | Mountain Meadow Elementary Buckley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,154 | #98 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15244 of 50,301 | #3641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 470 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 84% |
| city | Buckley | Buckley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Meadow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 64.3).
- •Mountain Meadow Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Mountain Meadow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 60%).
- •Mountain Meadow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 49.8%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •Foothills Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 443.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foothills Elementary better than Mountain Meadow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Meadow Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foothills Elementary and Mountain Meadow Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Buckley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 470. Mountain Meadow Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and Mountain Meadow Elementary rank in Washington?
Foothills Elementary is 432nd of 1,154 and Mountain Meadow Elementary is 98th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).